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Humanoid

HRP-2 Promet

Built by Kawada Industries · Japan

Updated May 2026·methodology

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity8515%
Deployment footprint322%
Proven track recordnot yet scored9%
Spec completeness5511%
Company financial healthnot yet scored15%
Company maturity1004%
Manufacturer portfolio414%
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)not yet scored15%
Independent recognitionnot yet scored3%
Market momentumnot yet scored1%
Specs not manufacturer-verified

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Overview

HRP-2 is the final robotic platform for the Humanoid Robotics Project. The total robotic system was designed and integrated by Kawada Industries, Inc. together with the Humanoid Research Group of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). It features a highly articulated body with 30 degrees of freedom, enabling complex movements and interactive operations.

Flagship features

  • Many DOF system despite lightweight construction: 154 cm height, 58 kg mass, and 30 DOF
  • Cantilevered crotch joint structure allows for walking in confined areas
  • Highly compact electrical system packaging to forgo a "backpack"
  • Cooling systems in leg actuators enhance continuous stepping endurance
  • Enhanced links and axial stiffness improve walking motion and operational performance
  • Open architecture allows users to develop application software

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator

Research institutes

Viability

est. 1962

HRP-4 development announced

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
154 cm
Weight
58 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Walking speed
≤ 0.55 m/s
Total DOF
30
Payload
2 kg
Sensors
vibration_gyro, velocity_sensor, force_sensor
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
Yes
Terrain
uneven surfaces
Programming
open API
API / SDK
Yes
Maturity
research
Environments
laboratory
Industries
research, robotics
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1962

Detailed specifications

Power & battery1
Power System
NiMH Battery DC 48V 14.8Ah
Other5
Total Width
620mm
Walking Speed
0~2km/h
Datasheet Url
View Link
Additional Information
- Many DOF system despite lightweight construction: 154 cm height, 58 kg mass, and 30 DOF. - Cantilevered crotch joint structure allows for walking in confined areas. - Highly compact electrical system packaging to forgo a "backpack". - Cooling systems in leg actuators enhance continuous stepping endurance. - Enhanced links and axial stiffness improve walking motion and operational performance. - Open architecture allows users to develop application software. - Experiments planned for uneven surface walking and tipping-over control.
Mass (Including Batteries)
58kg

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

Company milestones

  • Nov 2010LaunchHRP-4 development announced
  • Jun 2007MilestoneHRP-3 Promet Mk-II announced
  • Sep 2002LaunchHRP-2 prototype developed
  • 2013MilestoneKawada Robotics Corp. established
  • 2011DeploymentHRP-4 order and supply start
  • 2002LaunchHRP-2 Promet announced
  • MilestoneDate of establishment
  • LaunchHumanoid robot development begins

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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